Leo Bassett

Leo passed away June 1, 2012. He was born Oct 31, 1929 in Tacoma, WA. He graduated from Puyallup High School in 1947. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954, he was a Civil Service employee at Mt. Rainier Ordinance Depot then as an electronics technician for the U.S. Army Nike Missile sites. He worked at Sub-Base Bangor, WA before retiring. He was a courier for Peninsula State Bank and later worked for Puget Sound Bank before retiring a 2nd time. Leo enjoyed boating, camping, ocean clam digging, Goldmine and Lk. Ozette trips, fun trips to Reno, horseshoes, league bowling, watching sports, coaching PAA baseball and especially get togethers with family and friends. His parents and sister Beatrice preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Joan; sons Scott (Gretchen) and Mark (Brenda); Grandkids Nick & Chelsea (Bob); and Great Grandsons Cameron and Joshua; sister Mary Schumacher; brother Philip (April); several nieces and a nephew. Graveside services will be held June 22nd, 1:00 at Rosedale Cemetery. A memorial celebration will follow at 3:00 in the pavilion at Seheml Homestead Park in North Rosedale. Remembrances may be made to Franciscan Hospice House, 2901 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA 98466. Arrangements by Haven of Rest, Gig Harbor, WA. Please sign the online guest book at www.havenrest.com.